Brazilian recipe
Brazilian Spiced Custard (Espera Marido)
Espera Marido is a beloved Brazilian comfort dessert, prized for its silky, spiced profile and ease of preparation.
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Ingredients
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 2/3 cups (395ml) whole milk
3 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Ground cinnamon for dusting
1 2/3 cups (395ml) whole milk
3 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Ground cinnamon for dusting
Where to find ingredients
You can source standard dairy staples like milk and eggs at local supermarkets or island grocers. Sweetened condensed milk is stocked in the baking aisle, while whole spices such as cloves and cinnamon sticks are available in the herb and spice section of major retailers or local provision shops.
Preparation method
- Combine the condensed milk, milk, cloves, and cinnamon stick in a heavy-bottomed saucepan
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the liquid to a gentle boil
- In a separate mixing bowl, lightly beat the eggs and egg yolks until just combined
- Gradually stir the beaten eggs into the simmering milk mixture in the pan
- Turn the heat down to low to maintain a gentle simmer
- Stir intermittently using a flat-edged spatula to encourage a soft, curd-like texture
- Continue cooking until the mixture thickens into a rich, spoonable custard
- Carefully transfer the cooked custard into a glass serving bowl or individual ramekins
- Finish with a generous dusting of ground cinnamon over the surface before leaving to set
Observations
This traditional sweet is defined by a lush, spoonable texture and the warming aromatics of cinnamon and cloves. Whether served chilled on a hot day or at room temperature as a decadent treat, it never fails to satisfy.
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